Garmin 296

[peterb]

Hi all. I want to purchase a Garmin 296, is it user friendly ? or would i need some formal instruction to use it effectively ?

[Tumbleweed]

For me, best thing since brandy. Much more user- friendly than the 96C and the features are simple yet more effective. Plug in and go.

No need for formal training, especially the EEA effort, but helps if you know someone with one. Just ask questions.

[peterb]

Hey Tumbleweed Best thing since Brandy
Thats debatable, I think I will go ahead and buy one
Thanks for your input

[RV4ker (RIP)]

Best bang for the buck in the GPS market. Is one on Avcom for around R7500 I think, else one of the online shops has then for under R10K. SHOP AROUND... and enjoy...

[Dish]

Have it on good authority from Coyote that he managed to aquire a brand new one at aviation engines this weekend. Apparently they have a special on them and theyre avialable at R9,000.

great Gps. thoroughly enjoy mine and would be lost without it - ha ha ha - - I crack myself up - and no i wouldnt be lost i have a garmin back up and if that fails a map. Although thatch would tell you the furtherest i fly is FAAP - Not true i tell you..

R 9,000 sound like a very good deal to me...
Good luck

[Tumbleweed]

Challenge the dealers. Give them a chance for a best cash offer and you'd be suprised, even from those 'expensive' okes.

[peterb]

Have it on good authority from Coyote that he managed to aquire a brand new one at aviation engines this weekend. Apparently they have a special on them and theyre avialable at R9,000.

great Gps. thoroughly enjoy mine and would be lost without it - ha ha ha - - I crack myself up - and no i wouldnt be lost i have a garmin back up and if that fails a map. Although thatch would tell you the furtherest i fly is FAAP - Not true i tell you..

R 9,000 sound like a very good deal to me...
Good luck

Hey Dish is your backup a Nuvi 2oo

[Dish]

Ummmmm - No Bru,




My back up is in the Form of TWO (yep two) Garmin Etrex Vista HCA's, Both of which provide fully for flight capabilities. - Then follows Avimap and if all else fails then phone a friend

[peterb]

Ummmmm - No Bru,




My back up is in the Form of TWO (yep two) Garmin Etrex Vista HCA's, Both of which provide fully for flight capabilities. - Then follows Avimap and if all else fails then phone a friend

If you dont fly further than FAAP A Nuvi 200 is good.... it will tell you to make a u-turn when you fly in the wrong direction
The Etrex is excellent backup
Fly Safe

[Dish]

ha ha ha --- but I do - I have even been known to be seen overhead brits and sometimes even wolhouterskop, miiight even cross the ridge hah ha - Naaa im kidding i do get away from the patch quite a bit, but im also guilty of having short sunday afternoon flips, just to get it out of my system... In fact while on the subject, (apologies for the hijack) im heaing for Zebula for a little breakfast on sunday morning... anyone wanna join??

[Gyronaut]

Have it on good authority from Coyote that he managed to aquire a brand new one at aviation engines this weekend. Apparently they have a special on them and theyre avialable at R9,000.

Does Coyote actually fly or does he prefer to spend his time buying and selling toys?

He's had everything from flexwings, to gyro's to fixed wings and trikes... latest is his Quantum but does he FLY?
I think the last time he flew was around the peninsula in a Magni with me about a year ago... (front seat nogal)

(expecting )
teasing Gregg!

[weedy]

Ha Ha, the Quantum's in pieces and the fixed wing is gathering dust, I think he and Dish (aka Skottel) are seeing which one (Rans or Bantum) will turn brown the quickest.

[Dish]

Listen you little egg beating woosie -

DO NOT generalise. Correct the quantam is in pieces but thats because greg is doing a great job of putting her back together having done a beautiful "overhaul" - should be ready anytime now......The bantam has been flown extensively recently and in fact (again) will be making the trip to Zebula on Sunday - Depart Aeroden around 8.00 am. Does anyone feel like flying along for a little breakfast ??

[Gyronaut]

Lyk vir my Skottel en Jakkals protesteer teveel en vlie te min

[weedy]

Can't argue about Jakkel's workmanship, he does a great job, 50/50 that I will be overhead Aeroden at 8H00